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Polyphemus moth (giant silk moth)

Antheraea polyphemus

Description:

Very large moth with beautiful markings.

Habitat:

Remote deciduous woods near the South Branch of the Potomac River in Hampshire County, West Virginia.

Notes:

The spots on the upper wings were clear.

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Linda Raber
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Linda Raber

West Virginia, USA

Spotted on Jul 24, 2011
Submitted on Oct 27, 2012

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